Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta sits down in North London with Rog to discuss his team's quest for both Premier League and Champions League domination, why the best data on new signee Viktor Gyökeres was a phone call, and what to expect from teenage phenom Max Dowman this season

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In this episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, Rog sits down with Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams to talk about Bournemouth’s opening-day trip to face defending champions Liverpool, plus how he’s leveling up for the season ahead. Adams also touches on Malik Tillman’s emergence in the Gold Cup, lessons from the Mexico final, and how Mauricio Pochettino is shaping the USMNT’s culture.

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In Part 2 of our two part Premier League preview, Rog and Rory complete their breakdown of every team in the top flight, including if Mikel Arteta's love for details will be enough to get Arsenal over the second place hump, if Chelsea's Club World Cup win will be a help or hinderance for them this season, and why Thomas Frank to Tottenham is maybe the most sensible appointment ever made. Plus, Rog and Rory give their picks for the top four teams in the table, as well as who will get the dreaded drop to the Championship.

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In Part 1 of our two part Premier League preview, Rog and Rory break down anything and everything you need to know ahead of the 2025-26 season, including how Liverpool’s massive summer spending will impact their results, why it’s unclear if Manchester United’s signings are any good, and why this could be Pep Guardiola’s last season at Manchester City.

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Rog and Rory meet up in London to break down all the action from the Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool. They discuss Dean Henderson’s penalty shootout theatrics, why Mo Salah was having an off day, and what, if anything, this trophy can tell us about the upcoming Premier League season.

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Rog sits down with Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to discuss navigating a season with barely any breaks, Cole Palmer’s influence on the squad, and intergrading a wave of new arrivals, including João Pedro. He also lays out what Chelsea hopes to achieve in the season ahead.

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Liverpool Manager Arne Slot joins Rog to talk about the club's latest splashy signing Florian Wirtz, what it takes to repeat as Premier League Champions, and what it means to be enshrined in the Kop end with Bill Shankly and Jurgen Klopp. Then, Slot delves into the thinking behind some of Liverpool’s transfer moves this summer, why they didn't spend as much money as you think, and what we can expect from wunderkind Rio Ngumoha this season.

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Marc Spiegel, the new Chairman of Club Queretaro, sat down with Herc to share his innovative vision for Mexican soccer using data-driven recruitment. They delve into the financial landscape of Liga MX and compare it to Major League Soccer, and discuss the importance of developing young talent as future export options, using the Mexican prodigy Gilberto Mora as an example.

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Rory calls in from somewhere in the middle of France with little internet connection to break down Son Heung-Min's potential move to LAFC, and run through all the potential moves remaining in the summer transfer window.

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Celtic FC star Auston Trusty opens up with Herc about the electric atmosphere at Celtic Park, the fierce Rangers rivalry, and his role with the US Men's National Team. He reflects on his MLS journey with the Union and Rapids, and the path for young American athletes.

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